SSJ_CESI_8000-AB_SCIEX_LLC_VK_ _DHsigned.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

1. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value:

AB SCIEX: CESf 8000 High Performance Separation ESI Module System Including Capillary Test Kit, Anion Analysis Kit, Filter, Silica Cartridge, and OptiMS Adapter.

$112,616.72

2, List the proposed vendor/contractor (name, contact, and phone number) and describe the unique knowledge or capabilities of the proposed vendor/contractor: (e.g. your explanation should provide the rationale for using the recommended product to be purchased from a specific vendor/contractor. The justification must clearly explain what is unique about the technical features of the product and/or if the identical product is required to maintain continuity of research data).

Vendor: AB SCIEX LLC Contact: Hamza Mohammed Phone: 877-740-2129

The CESI 8000 High Performance Separation ESI Module is specifically adapted to our recently purchased AB

SCIEX TripleTOF 5600+ LC/MS System. It interfaces directly with this instrument providing a high sensitivity interface of capillary electrophoresis with mass spectrometry which is critical for current research project analyses. This system is adaptable to only two mass spec systems, one of which we have recently purchased.

It is a unique state-of-the-art technology for which GSA contracting has been applied for but not yet granted.

This system is sold and serviced only by AB SCIEX.

3. FAR Authority:

6,302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements,

13.501 Special documentation requirements,

4. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement/contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, to the best of my knowledge the quoted price is fair and reasonable (see market research supporting documentation in the order file).

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Business Service Center (Team Lead/Chief) Date

Vinay.Kaul Typewritten Text

Vinay.Kaul Typewritten Text Higher Level Reviewer: Deborah Hughes, Branch Chief, WBSC-AB

Vinay.Kaul Typewritten Text The scientist states that subject equipment is the only available that interfaces with the instrument the location already posses. Location PA's market research concludes no other company produces a similar device. Hence, there is no comparable purchase price to establish price fairness and reasonableness.